Software Developers Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $99,260 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.72
10th percentile $64,660
90th percentile $162,020
Employed locally 450
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,660
    25th
    $81,020
    50th (median)
    $99,260
    75th
    $132,890
    90th
    $162,020

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 151% Median Software Developers salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $117,150
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $116,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $113,240
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $111,950
    Ohio $107,690
    Wheeling, WV-OH $106,930

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,340
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $94,910
    Computer Network Support Specialists $58,180
    Data Scientists $73,890
    Computer Occupations, All Other $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Canton, OH is $47.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.36 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Canton, OH is 25.4% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Canton?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $64,660 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,020.